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A stochastic model of throughfall for extreme events

, 2004
International audienceAlthough it is well known that forest canopies reduce the amount and intensity of precipitation at the ground surface, little is known about how canopy interception modifies extreme events.
Iroumé, A., Keim, R.F., Link, T.E., Skaugset, A.E.   +3 more
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Research progress and current status of dynamic wave propagation characteristics in rock mass: A review

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
This review elucidates the velocity–dispersion–attenuation coupling mechanisms of wave propagation in rock masses, compares six representative models, and reveals how pressure, temperature, mineral composition, and anisotropy jointly control dynamic responses in complex geological media.
Jiajun Shu, Tao Li, Ruiqi Yuan, Yue Li, Bingni Wu, Bo Liu, Zhengding Deng, Galindo Rubén, Fausto Molina‐Gómez   +8 more
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Extreme rainfall in the Mediterranean

, 2010
This paper examines the recent advances in the analysis of extreme rainfall in the Mediterranean region. In the ‘90s the National Group for Defence from Hydrogeological Disasters for Italian rivers developed a regional methodology that later became the VAPI procedure (Rossi and Villani, 1994).
DE LUCA, CARMINE, FURCOLO, Pierluigi, ROSSI, Fabio, VILLANI, Paolo, Claudia Vitolo   +4 more
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Spatial distribution of acoustic traits in bird assemblages along regional bioclimatic gradients

Ecography, EarlyView.
Environmental variation shapes acoustic interactions among birds, creating spatial structures in the sonic signature of local species assemblages. Exploring these patterns at regional scales can reveal processes that segregate acoustic strategies along environmental gradients.
Michela Busana, Frédéric Sèbe, Luc Barbaro, Jonathan Carruthers‐ Jones, Solène Croci, Alice Eldridge, Almo Farina, Amandine Gasc, Charlène Gemard, Sylvain Haupert, Sandra Müller, Jean‐Yves Barnagaud   +11 more
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Vegetation on the move: elevational shifts and greening dynamics across the Himalayan alpine zone

Ecography, EarlyView.
This study investigates alpine ‘vegetation line' (the upper limit of continuous plant community) dynamics in the Himalayan alpine zone (HAZ) over a 24‐year timescale (1999–2022) using maximum NDVI products derived from Landsat series datasets, adjusted for sampling bias using phenological modelling.
Ruolin Leng, Stephan Harrison, Dominic Fawcett, Achyut Tiwari, Mike Harrison, Karen Anderson   +5 more
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A Study on the Impact of Climate Variability/Change on Water Resources in the Philippines [PDF]

This paper presents an effort toward a better understanding of the potential impact of climate variability and change on the hydrology and water resources in the Philippines. Impacts of extreme events such as droughts are discussed.
Cruz, Nathaniel A., Francisco, Raquel V., Jose, Aida M.   +2 more
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Modelling Extreme Rainfall using Extended Generalized Extreme Value Distribution

International Journal of Analysis and Applications
This study assesses the performance of extended generalized extreme value (GEV) distribution based on Kumaraswamy generalized extreme value (KumGEV) distribution using the maximum likelihood estimates on extreme rainfall data obtained from a weather station in Phitsanulok province, a total of 408 months during January 1987 to December 2021.
N. Deetae, P. Khamrot, K. Jampachaisri
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Over three‐quarters of earthworm species lack protection in China, a crisis exacerbated by climate change

Ecography, EarlyView.
Earthworms, as ‘ecosystem engineers', play a crucial role in regulating ecosystem functions and shaping community structures. Due to climate change, earthworms face severe survival pressures and extinction risks. However, whether conservation efforts targeting aboveground biodiversity can cover the long‐neglected earthworm diversity remains unknown. To
Yajie Zhou, Shuo Zhang, Wen Qin, Zhuoyi Wu, , Shaolin Peng, Ting Zhou   +6 more
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No Charging but Protection: Lifetime Prolongation of Spontaneously‐polarized Electrets for Energy Harvesting Applications

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A bilayer protection approach is proposed for slowing down the surface potential decay of thin films of spontaneously‐polarized electret materials. The electret and the protective films are characterized, and the protection effectiveness is investigated under the effects of light illumination, water contact and mechanical impact.
Seyedali Sabzpoushan, Henry Juncker, Peter Woias   +2 more
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Thermochromic Radiative Cooling Coatings with Robust Superhydrophobicity for Energy‐Efficient Buildings

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A scalable, color‐adaptive radiative cooling coating is developed to enable dynamic spectral regulation via a reversible thermochromic transition at ~45 °C and a high solar reflectance of 91.7%. The coating achieves 4.44 °C outdoor sub‐ambient cooling while providing robust superhydrophobicity and environmental durability through its micro/nano ...
Ziqi Li, Akbar Bashir, Chak‐Yin Tang, Gary Chi‐Pong Tsui, Yan Chen, Jie Cui, Xing Ouyang, Chen Liu, Dazhu Chen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source